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Administration of Criminal Justice

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Student Alert: 356 BCC courses renumbered and/or renamed starting summer 2008. For example, Speech 200 is now Communication Studies 210. If you have taken courses at BCC prior to summer 2008, visit our Common Course Number Advisory website to learn more and view a list of changed courses.

Administration of Criminal Justice offers a diverse curriculum for students interested in the American Criminal Justice System in relation to the role and function performed by modern law enforcement personnel. In addition to the degree, interested students may also earn a concentration in Administration of Criminal Justice.

CJ& 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice . 5 CR

Previously ADMCJ 101 Survey of Law Enforcement & Administration

Surveys the criminal justice process from arrest through release. Students examine the relationships and responsibilities of and among police, prosecutors, courts, and probation and
parole systems.

CJ 102 Survey of Police Organization & Administration . 5 CR

Previously ADMCJ 102

Presents organizational structure and concepts of staff and line, chain of command, and hierarchy. Students examine advantages and limitations of organizational models for agencies of varying sizes.

CJ 103 Administration Criminal Justice Report Writing . 5 CR

Previously ADMCJ 103

Presents the fundamentals of written communication, using study guides and practice in mechanics and processes. Activities concentrate on preparing professional documents with appropriate sentence and paragraph structure. Writing models are used to demonstrate effective rhetorical strategies and stylistic options.

CJ 106 Introduction to the American Corrections System . 5 CR

Previously ADMCJ 106

Introduces basic concepts, theories, principles and an historical overview of the system as it pertains to the institutional control and supervision of adult offenders. Prerequisite: CJ& 101 (prev ADMCJ 101) or CJ& 112 (prev ADMCJ 271) recommended.

CJ 109 Introduction to the Juvenile Justice System . 5 CR

Previously ADMCJ 109

Introduces basic concepts, theories, principles and historical overview of the criminal process as they relate to the formal and informal adjudication of violent, serious, and chronic juvenile offenders. Prerequisite: CJ& 101 (prev ADMCJ 101) recommended.

CJ& 110 Criminal Law . 5 CR

Previously ADMCJ 104 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Surveys theories and concepts of law pertaining to the criminal justice system. Topics include the Revised Code of Washington and specific state and federal constitutional amendments.

CJ 111 Principles of Criminal Interrogation . 5 CR

Previously ADMCJ 111

Reviews principles and techniques of interviewing in a crime-related situation. Students learn to work with victims, witnesses, and suspects and to detect deception. Topics include constitutional amendments that apply to individuals charged with criminal offenses.

CJ& 112 Introduction to Criminology . 5 CR

Previously ADMCJ 271

Surveys the study of crime, causation, and criminals. Topics include types and characteristics of offenders and criminal behaviors, recidivism, environmental influences, diagnostic methods, prediction, prevention, and social policy.

CJ 194/195/196/197 Special Topics in Admin of Criminal Justice . V1-10 CR

Previously ADMCJ 194/195/196/197

Covers supplementary or unusual classes related to the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

CJ 198 Seminar in Criminal Justice . V1-10 CR

Previously ADMCJ 198

Includes seminars, workshops, etc., for which college credit is offered.

CJ 199 Individual Studies in Criminal Justice . V1-10 CR

Previously ADMCJ 199

Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

CJ 200 Criminal Evidence & Procedures-Police Officer . 5 CR

Previously ADMCJ 200

Surveys the steps in collecting evidence, both real and circumstantial, in a criminal case. Students examine the legal processes from investigation through the trial process.

CJ 202 Principles of Criminal Investigation . 5 CR

Previously ADMCJ 202

Presents fundamental investigative techniques used within the criminal justice system. Topics include discovery, preservation, and presentation of evidence, methods of obtaining information and developing sources, and functions of a criminal laboratory.

CJ 204 Introduction to Constitutional Law . 5 CR

Previously ADMCJ 204

Studies the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the U. S. Constitution and their impact on contemporary police practices. Students analyze Supreme Court decisions concerning arrests, searches, seizures, self-incrimination, and post-indictment right to counsel.

CJ 206 Community Oriented Policing . 5 CR

Previously ADMCJ 206

Analyzes the philosophy and strategies essential to community-oriented policing. Students examine the role of the police in American society and the dynamics of the interaction between the police and their constituents.

CJ 207 Introduction to Forensics . 6 CR

Previously ADMCJ 207

Introduces the basic procedures employed by forensic anthropologists during the recovery and analysis of human remains and associated materials of legal interest. Explores how biological anthropologists apply expertise in osteology, skeletal variation and plasticity, skeletal pathology, archaeological recovery of evidence, and body decomposition to medical/legal investigations. Same as ANTH 207. Either CJ 207 (prev ADMCJ 207) or ANTH 207 may be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: ANTH& 204 (prev ANTH 105) or ANTH& 205 (prev ANTH 201) recommended.

CJ 230 Women in Criminal Justice . 5 CR

Previously ADMCJ 230

Surveys historical and social changes in the roles women play in criminal justice agencies. Major topics are the role of women as victims, offenders, and professionals in the criminal justice system. Recommended: CJ& 101 (prev ADMCJ 101) and CJ 242 (prev ADMCJ 242).

CJ 242 Law & the Police in a Multicultural Society . 5 CR

Previously ADMCJ 242

Examines the strengths and weaknesses of the police carrying out their mission in a culturally diverse society. Students develop an understanding of the influences of culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic class on the legal process and within society.

CJ 244 Defensive Tactics for Criminal Justice . 3 CR

Previously ADMCJ 244

Develops physical conditioning and an understanding of "use of force" principles in law enforcement. Students practice level-one arrest and control techniques such as escorts, takedowns, control, and handcuffing, as well as level-two self-defense techniques for dealing with aggressive subjects. Same as PE 244. Either CJ 244 (prev ADMCJ 244) or PE 244 may be taken for credit, not both.

CJ 248 Ethics in Criminal Justice . 5 CR

Previously ADMCJ 248

Examines the philosophical, moral, and ethical bases of human behavior from a criminal justice perspective. Students discuss justice, law, and punishment, moral decision-making; and ethical and legal dilemmas in law enforcement. Same as PHIL 248. Either CJ 248 (prev ADMCJ 248) or PHIL 248 may be taken for credit, not both.

CJ 249 Intermediate Defensive Tactics-Criminal Justice . 3 CR

Previously ADMCJ 249

Continues CJ 244 (prev ADMCJ 244), with further development of basic arrest-and-control and self-defense skills. Students also learn the use of the straight baton and OC spray. Same as PE 249. Either CJ 249 (prev ADMCJ 249) or PE 249 may be taken for credit, not both.

CJ 253 Drug Use & the Law in American Society . 5 CR

Previously ADMCJ 253

Studies the unique demands that alcohol and drug offenses place on the criminal justice system. Students learn how the procedures of investigation, information management, and prosecution differ between alcohol and drug crimes and other criminal offenses.

CJ 294/295/296/297 Special Topics in Criminal Justice . V1-10 CR

Previously ADMCJ 294/295/296/297

Covers supplementary or unusual classes related to the field. Topics are announced in the class schedule. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

CJ 298 Seminar in Criminal Justice . V1-10 CR

Previously ADMCJ 298

Includes seminars, workshops, etc., for which college credit is offered.

CJ 299 Individual Studies in Criminal Justice . V1-10 CR

Previously ADMCJ 299

Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.